Defining Islam: A Reader - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1845530608 ISBN 13: 9781845530600

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2007

Riassunto

Ever since a group of people came into existence who called themselves Muslims and followed Islam, questions of what it means to be a member of this group - who is to be included/excluded and what the requirements for membership are - have proven to be both divisive and defining. For scholars and critics, the issue of what constitutes or defines 'Islam' - whether examining the history of the religion, its specific traditions, sectarian politics, or acts of terrorist - is central to any understanding of issues, cultures and ideas. 'Defining Islam' brings together key classic and contemporary writings on the nature of Islam to provide student readers with the ideal collection of both primary and critical sources.

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Recensione

'At a time when many departments of religious studies are expanding their course offerings in Islam, and seeking to integrate Islamic studies into their wider critical conversations on religion, this volume is uniquely welcome.'Defining Islam' represents well the state of several lines of critical enquiry developing within Islamic studies today.' --Journal of the American Academy of Religion

'The volume's value lies in putting these perspectives in direct conversation and in an immensely readable format.' --Studies in Religion

'The volume's value lies in putting these perspectives in direct conversation and in an immensely readable format.' --Studies in Religion

L'autore

Andrew Rippin is a Professor of Islamic History at the University of Victoria, Canada.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1845530608
• ISBN 13: 9781845530600
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 402
• Redattore: Rippin Andrew